Research and Innovation Systems in China and Asia.
The course is offered at the Beijing Normal University.
Learning outcomes
The students should be able to: - recognise the central features of higher education systems of China and other Asian countries as Japan, India and Korea. - understand the development and evolution of higher education systems in the influential Asian countries. - understand the factors and forces which have impact on development of higher education systems in Asia - analyze the common features and differences among the Asian higher education systems, the interaction among the Asian and European higher education systems.
Contents
- Introduction to the general characteristics of f higher education systems of China and other Asian countries as Japan, India and Korea. - The traditional Asian higher education systems before the introduction of the Western higher education systems - The Western influence on the development of modern higher education systems in Asia - The challenges and reforms of higher education systems in Asia in a global context
Teaching methods
Readings, lectures, group discussions
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
EssayParticipation in course work
In
English
Student workload Readings 35 Hours Lectures and group discussions 30 Hours Paper 60 Hours Total 125 Hours
Evaluation
and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.
Assessment methods:
Paper (70%)
Class attendance (30%)
Study materials
Selected books and articles to be announced later.